Nurse Practitioner - Hematology & Oncology (Solid Tumor)

Columbia University in the City of New York; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive outpatient care in the Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, and benign/classical hematology clinics in White Plains, NY.

The NP will work under the Nursing/Advanced Practice Director and attending physicians to assess, diagnose, and manage patient plans, including bone marrow procedures and patient education, within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN and NP licenses/registrations.
• Master's degree in nursing.
• National Nurse Practitioner Certification.
• Prescriptive authority in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient history and physical examinations.
• Review laboratory results and imaging studies.
• Order diagnostic tests and medications as clinically appropriate.
• Provide patient education and counseling.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Obtain informed consent for procedures.
• Assist with bone marrow biopsies and other procedures.
• Coordinate referrals and consults with other healthcare providers.
• Document patient encounters in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with the medical team to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
• Assist with clinical research activities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all regulatory and compliance standards.

Skills

RN licensure NYS

NP certification

Prescriptive authority

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $145,000 - $175,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Nursing/Advanced Practice Director, and in conjunction with the respective attending physicians, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients in the outpatient Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, and Benign/Classical Hematology clinic settings.

Additional Information:

• Location: 1111 Westchester Ave., White Plains, NY
• Schedule: Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient history and physical examinations
• Review laboratory results and imaging studies
• Order diagnostic tests and medications as clinically appropriate
• Provide patient education and counseling
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Obtain informed consent for procedures
• Assist with bone marrow biopsies and other procedures
• Coordinate referrals and consults with other healthcare providers
• Document patient encounters in the electronic health record
• Collaborate with the medical team to ensure efficient and effective patient care
• Assist with clinical research activities
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Adhere to all regulatory and compliance standards
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Current New York State (NYS) RN and NP licenses/registrations
• Master's degree in nursing
• National Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Prescriptive authority in New York State
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hematology/oncology strongly preferred
• Experience with NYP/CUIMC systems and procedures preferred
• Experience with performing bone marrow biopsies helpful, but not essential

Other Requirements

• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.